Boston.com Cars News & Reviews

GM aims new Chevy Cruze diesel at Volkswagen Jetta

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:36:02 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — The marketing people at Chevrolet make no secret of the goal for the new diesel version of the Chevrolet Cruze: Take sales from Volkswagen.

GM recalling Cadillac SUVs to tighten wheels

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:52:03 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. is recalling more than 27,000 Cadillac SUVs worldwide because the wheels can fall off.

Ford to end auto production in Australia in 2016

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:52:03 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it will close its two Australian auto plants, ending production in the country in 2016, amid soaring manufacturing costs and plummeting sales.

Auto glass steering bill moves to Conn. governor

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:52:02 GMT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut bill that would expand a ban on steering by auto damage appraisers to include glass repairs is moving to the governor's desk.

Tesla uses stock, note sale to repay government

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:52:02 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Tesla Motors, which makes a highly acclaimed $70,000 electric car, has paid off a startup loan from the U.S. government nine years early.

US auto factories cutting back on summer downtime

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:52:02 GMT

DETROIT — The Detroit automakers are largely forgoing the traditional two-week summer break at their factories and speeding up production to meet buyers’ growing demand for new cars and trucks.

Fact sheet: 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:12:02 GMT

2013 Chevrolet Sonic 5-Door RS

Fiat Industrial aims to shift tax home to Britain

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:12:02 GMT

MILAN (AP) — Fiat Industrial disputed as "absolutely false" reports Wednesday that Italy would lose 500 million euros ($646 million) in tax revenues if it moves its tax base to Britain after it completes a merger with its U.S.-based subsidiary CNH Global NV.

New Chevy Sonic is RS hatchback

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:12:01 GMT

The newest Chevrolet Sonic is a peppy, stylish, versatile and good handling RS hatchback with standard turbo engine, leather-trimmed seats and smartphone infotainment link — all for a starting price tag of less $21,000.

NH auto dealers win protections from lawmakers

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:10:01 GMT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire's auto dealers could be getting protections from lawmakers in their dealings with their manufacturers.

US auto factories cutting back on summer downtime

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:34:48 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit auto factories are forgoing their traditional two-week summer break and speeding up production to meet buyers' growing demand for new cars and trucks.

US auto factories cutting back on summer downtime

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:34:02 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit auto factories are forgoing their traditional two-week summer break and speeding up production to meet buyers' growing demand for new cars and trucks.

US auto factories cutting back on summer downtime

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:28:47 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit auto factories are forgoing their traditional two-week summer break and speeding up production to meet buyers' growing demand for new cars and trucks.

Ex-Ford execs charged in Argentine torture cases

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:28:03 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Three former Ford Motor Co. executives were charged Tuesday with crimes against humanity for allegedly targeting Argentine union workers for kidnapping and torture after the country's 1976 military coup.

Connecticut Judge G. Sarsfield Ford dies at 79

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:28:03 GMT

FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Judge G. Sarsfield Ford, who sentenced serial killer Michael Ross to death in 1987, has died. He was 79.

US auto factories cutting back on summer downtime

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:28:03 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit auto factories are forgoing their traditional two-week summer break and speeding up production to meet buyers' growing demand for new cars and trucks.

What’s a good-looking all-wheel-drive car for a Northeast winter?

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:28:02 GMT

A rear wheel drive car with traction/stability control and snow tires can handle winter, but what if there are no snow days possible in your line of work?

Connecticut Judge G. Sarsfield Ford dies at 79

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:28:02 GMT

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Judge G. Sarsfield Ford, who sentenced serial killer Michael Ross to death in 1987, has died. He was 79.

Volkswagen to put special fuel caps on diesels

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:28:02 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Volkswagen is replacing the fuel tank covers on more than 200,000 of its diesel vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada to remind owners to fill their tanks with diesel — not gasoline.

GM to invest $44.5M in Lansing Cadillac factory

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:18:02 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors says it will invest $44.5 million at a Lansing, Mich., factory, creating 200 new jobs.

Man pleads not guilty to Vt. auto dealership fire

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:15:02 GMT

BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A man arrested in connection with a fire set at a car dealership in Pittsford, Vt., in July 2011 has pleaded not guilty to a federal arson charge.

Ex-Saab executives arrested on accounting charges

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:58:02 GMT

STOCKHOLM (AP) — A Swedish prosecutor says three former executives of automaker Saab Automobile AB have been arrested on accounting fraud charges.

Gas prices in RI climb 2 cents

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:28:02 GMT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Gasoline prices in Rhode Island have climbed 2 cents in the past week and a nickel over the past month.

Mass. gas prices up a penny

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:56:32 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — The price of a gallon of gas in Massachusetts is up a penny.

Gas prices rise slightly in NH

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:26:01 GMT

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gas prices have risen in New Hampshire, but they're still below the national average.